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You CAN Judge a Book by Its Cover

Posted by Joanne Huspek

Hola, my lovelies… It’s been a while since I’ve posted, but that’s because I’ve been busy, busy! Here’s the update: VIRTUALLY YOURS: I’ve decided the spruce up the first 50 pages. About half of my betas complain of one thing: … Continue reading →

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A Farewell to Borders

Posted by Joanne Huspek

Last week, I decided to make a trip to Borders and pay my final respects. Actually, I wanted to see if all the publicized horror stories reported in the papers were true: That a trip to Borders was like watching … Continue reading →

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The Elvis Costello Method of Novel Writing

Posted by Joanne Huspek

Yesterday was Mother’s Day, but it was also Sunday, and since my children are half a country away – therefore, unlikely to surprise me with a visit, laden with Godiva and flowers – I decided it was time to clean … Continue reading →

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Queries and Agents

Posted by Joanne Huspek

Now that the novel is finished (I think…if I can keep my hands off it, finally), I’ve spent the first week of the new year adjusting my query letter. I actually sent one off too! My goal for this year … Continue reading →

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I Am So Proud: My Very First Rejection Letter

Posted by Joanne Huspek

You may have wondered where I have been for the last three or four weeks. Picture someone constantly checking email for response to my full manuscript being sent out. Counting the minutes, then the days and the weeks with bated … Continue reading →

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Tracking, Not Back Tracking

Posted by Joanne Huspek

The last several weeks have been busy with my Day Job. I don’t know about other writers, but I find I have to have at least three hours of uninterrupted time in order to complete a chapter of about 4,000. … Continue reading →

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